Power Behind Codes Revealed In MAPI Drive
Washington reports expose MAPI the Machinery and Allied Products Institute as the quiet force shaping capital goods codes through the NRA. Key points include two thirds rescinding power open shop leanings and wage scales lower than other codes. Deputy Horner favors uniform codes while Hamlett Lewis Douglas faces resignation amid budget duties. Tax tightening looms as Ways and Means probes new surtax provisions.
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Washinton
NRA
MAPI
Machinery and Allied Products Institute
Supreme Court
Leonard
Horner
Connecticut
Guanes
Lew Douglas
Ean
Roosevelt
Professor Moley
Lew
Douglas
Congress
War Veterans of Arizona
Isabella Greenway
Washington
Georgetown
Arizona
Ways and Means Committee of the House
Death sentences for Norris and Patterson in Scottsboro case
Judge Callahan formally sentenced Heywood Patterson and Clarence Norris to death by electric chair after juries convicted them of participating in an attack on a white woman. A stay was granted pending appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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T. M. Davenport
Associated Press
W. W. Callahan
Heywood Patterson
Clarence Norris
Morigan County
Callahan
Samuel 8. Leibowitz
United States Supreme Court
Norris
Scottsboro
Morgan County
Circuit Court
Leibowitz
Jefferson County
Birmingham
Kilby
Te Ae
A . Leibowitz
Morgan County Farmers Near Million Dollar Benefit From Loans
Morgan County farmers have received nearly 1.5 million dollars in six months from government loan programs tied to cotton acreage reductions and 10 cent per pound loans. County Agent W H Gregory announced about 400000 paid under the 10 cent loan and 1 002000 distributed under the acreage reduction plan, with most loans qualifying at 10 cents per pound for staple cotton. The influx boosted local business as dealers report higher fall sales amid expectations of Russia market reopening.
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Morgan County
W. H. Gregory
Agricultural Administration
Russia
Dutton Rites Set For Danville Resident Died At 74
M S Dutton of Danville Route 1 died at his home at 12 30 this morning at the age of 74. He is survived by his wife three sons Hugh R and Ottie of Danville J A of Shelbyville Tenn one daughter Mrs W F Landers of Decatur Funeral services will be Thursday morning at 10 o'clock at McKendry chapel with Reverends Oscoe Wilhite and J D Pickens officiating Interment will be in Herrin cemetery Priest directing Pallbearers J B Steel J W Garnett J W Hunter D M Benton W C Kirkpatrick and R C Gibson
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McKendry Chapel
Oscoe Wilhite
J. D. Pickens
Herrin Cemetery
J.-B. Steel
J. W. Garnett
J. -W. Hunter
D. M. Benton
W. C. Kirkpatrick
R. C. Gibson
Two Killed In Crash of Trains
Two trainmen died and seven others were injured when a Sea Board Air Line passenger train collided with a freight wreckage toppled by a landslide near Fredericksburg Virginia. Edward E. Kuhn is named among the dead and others were hospitalized with injuries.
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Fredericksburg
Seaboard Air Line
Edward E. Kuhn
River Stationary Readings at Two Feet
Tennessee river measurements remained steady with a gauge reading of two feet at O'clock as of today. No change reported in water levels or flow conditions for the river station.
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Tennessee’ Ee
Woman Seeks to Cancel Primary Votes in Louisiana
In New Orleans on December 6, Mrs. Bolivar E. Kemp offered to cancel the Sixth District primary results and enter a party primary for the seat. Across the district, violence and armed raids disrupted polling as some parishes voted and others abstained amid injunctions and a contested election.
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New Orleans
Bolivar E. Kemp
Congress
Huey P. Long
Kemp
Long
Sixth District
Tangipahoa
Livingston
St. Helena
Anes Iem Comegmittee
Nat Tycer
Tycer
Huey Long
Boliva
Louisiana
Relatives of car victims expected in Decatur
Bodies of Thomas Justice and Roscoe Aldredge, who died Tuesday night in a motor vehicle crash on the Joe Wheeler highway west of Courtland, are held at Brown funeral parlors awaiting relatives. Joe Aldredge and Milt Justice are expected to arrive in Decatur today. Henry Allen, companion of Justice and Aldredge, who suffered a broken leg, was reported to be well at Benevolent Society Hospital.
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Thomas Justice
Roscoe Aldredge
Joe Wheeler
Courtland
Brown Funeral
Joe Aldredge
Booneville
Milt Justice
Waynesboro
Teni
Decatur
Henry Allen
Justice ‘and
Aldredge
Benevolent Society” Hospital
Community Sing At West Decatur
The weekly community sing will be held Sunday at 1 30 in the West Decatur Methodist church. A fine program is planned after a splendid sing last week.
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West Decatur Methodist Church
Mrs Day Improves After Operation at Baughs Infirmary
Friends across North Alabama report Mrs. D W Dey of Hartselle is steadily improving at Baughs Infirmary following a recent operation.
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North Alabama
D. W. Dey
Hartselle
Baugh’s Infirmary
Pruitts Funeral Set After Death At Decatur Home
W R Pruitt 54 of 616 6th avenue west died unexpectedly after illness. Funeral at Central Baptist Church Thursday at 1 pm with Dr James Allen Smith officiating. Interment Maple Hill Cemetery Huntsville. Survived by wife Minnie Belle and many children and in laws. Active pallbearers listed.
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W. R. Pruitt
6Th Avenue
West
Mr. Pruitt
Tallassee
Ala
Central Baptist Church
James Allen Smith
Maple Hill Cemetery
Easy
Greenville
Spight
B. L. Maslone
Tingham
E. W. Phillips
Gray Pettey
Forest Pettey
Everett Pettey
Fred Stewart
C. B. Malone
J. R. England
Calvin’ Woodall
A. T. Hanson
R. L. Thomason
David Gibson
E. C. Black
Will Turner
Harry Higdon
Sixth Avenue Job Is Now Underway
A crew of 16 began preliminary work on Sixth Avenue South to pave 0.61 miles. Workers dig out the old cinder bed and tear out four feet of asphalt on each side, preparing a 20 foot wide concrete surface. The M W Cochran Co of Birmingham bid about 17000 dollars.
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Sixth Avenue
M. W. Cochran Company
Birmingham
Nation Ends Prohibition as Utah Ratifies Repeal
Utah becomes the final state to ratify repeal, ending 14 years of prohibition. Federal proclamations mark the end, with celebrations in wet states while some regions await regulations and enforcement details. The government moves to control liquor flow with new import allowances and bonded warehouse releases.
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Washington
Utah
New Jersey
Moore
Moftell
Pennsylvania
Ohio
State Department
Roosevelt
Canada
Lightning Hits Danville Barn on H W Orr Farm
A barn on the H W Orr farm Route 1 Danville was struck by lightning last night and destroyed by fire. The barn held about 300 bushels of corn and several hundred bales of hay, all burned. No stock was in the barn.
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H. W. Orr
Route 1
Danville
Newspaper Men Leaving Today
A majority of the newspaper fraternity here covering the Scottsboro trial announced plans to return home this afternoon and tonight after the Norris case jury report was released this morning.
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Scottsboro
Norris
Morgan County Jail Approved by State Board
Telegram from Probate Judge B L Malone reports the state board recommends Morgan County jail at one hundred percent funding. The Daily notes the approval comes via a telegram received this afternoon.
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the Daily
B. L. Malone
State Board
Morgan County
Wife Questioned In Death Of Doctor Husband
In Los Angeles a physician, Dr. Dewey Wightman, was shot and beaten to death at his Silver Lake home. Police detain his red headed wife Josephine for questioning. she says she heard nothing. Neighbors report the couple had returned from a visit when the shooting occurred and a rifle with a broken stock was found beside the body.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Dewey Wightman
Silver Lake
Josephine
Condition of Dora Man Worse Today
L Landrum of Route 3 Dora Ala was reported worse today at Benevolent Society Hospital after an altercation at Leesdale. He suffered shotgun and pistol wounds to arms chest and leg and had emergency surgery with amputation of two fingers. Four Leesdale residents Derrick Seldon Raymond and Addie Wiley were detained on assault with intent to murder charges and released on bonds.
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L. Landrum
Dora
Ala
Benevolent Society Hospital
Leesdale
Landrum
Charlie Derrick
Seldon
Raymond
Addie Wiley
Decatur
Zeb Christian Die at 48 After Evening Illness
Zeb Christian, 48, died last night at 9 10. He is survived by his wife, five sons and two daughters. The body was taken to Priest's and prepared for burial. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Church of God with the pastor officiating. Interment will be in Roselawn cemetery, Priest directing.
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Zeb Christian
Church of God
Roselawn
Young Gilley Returning on Crutches After Sprain
David Gilley 13 son of W M Gilley of 1011 Ferry street suffered a leg injury at Central High School campus last week. He can move about on crutches after initial fears of a broken leg. doctors diagnosed a badly sprained ligament as the extent of the injuries.
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David Gilley
W. M. Gilley
Ferry Street
Central High School
Young Gilley
McRae Purchases Half Interest in Austin Sales
Announcement states K. L. McRae buys a half interest in the Austin Sales company. Former Huntsville grocer will join his brother in operating the local auto agency and move to the area, receiving a warm welcome from De ctaur friends.
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K. L. McRae
Austin Sales Company
McRae
Huntsville
Christmas Story Echoes From Ancient Shepherds
Fragmentary text recalls angels, a savior, and humble shepherds at night. The passage hints at a birth announcement and the reaction of nearby observers. The garbled lines reference praise and a cosmic message amid humble surroundings.
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Daeeee Eapmeeantt
Ann
Patterson
Thomas E. Knight, Jr
United States
Nova Scotia
Answ&es
M. S. Dutton
Farly
Justice
West Decatur
Mrs. Day Better
W.R Pruitt
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